2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 6 | 36 | 62 | 8 | 106 | 17.7 |
| 2 | Boise State | 7 | 41 | 83 | 7 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 6 | 50 | 53 | 11 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 6 | 50 | 68 | 7 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 6 | 53 | 31 | 8 | 92 | 15.3 |
| 6 | Nevada | 6 | 54 | 88 | 10 | 152 | 25.3 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 8 | 56 | 74 | 9 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 7 | 59 | 63 | 12 | 134 | 19.1 |
| 9 | Air Force | 6 | 62 | 46 | 9 | 117 | 19.5 |
| 10 | UNLV | 6 | 85 | 49 | 4 | 138 | 23.0 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 7 | 88 | 81 | 8 | 177 | 25.3 |
| 12 | Utah State | 7 | 96 | 43 | 12 | 151 | 21.6 |